Unleashing the Power of Small Business
If you currently own a business or have an interest in starting a business, the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is a first step in the right direction.
SBDC services are offered at no cost & all meetings are held by appointment only.
PLAN
You’ve got a great idea. Now, make a plan to turn it into a great business.
LAUNCH
Turn your business into a reality. Register, file, and start doing business.
MANAGE
Run your business like a boss. Master day-to-day operations and prepare for success.
GROW
When business is good, it’s time to expand. Find new funding, locations, & customers.
SELL
Create a thorough plan to transfer ownership, sell, or close your business.Â
OUR PARTNERS
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is funded through a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Small Business Administration, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation; with additional support provided by EDC of Decatur and Macon County and the Midwest Inland Port.
How can we help?
NEW CLIENTS
Thinking about starting a business? We have a variety of resources that can help you assess if entrepreneurship is right for you.
EXISTING CLIENTS
We offer access to confidential, no cost advising to those who want to take their business to the next level.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Champaign County EDC is part of America’s Small Business Development Center Network, the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States. The goal of the network is to help new entrepreneurs achieve their goals, and assist existing businesses in staying successful in the complex marketplace locally, regionally, and globally.
The Center is also part of the Illinois Small Business Development Center, a statewide network funded in part through cooperative agreements with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and Service Center Hosts Organizations. The Illinois SBDC is nationally accredited by America’s SBDC.